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What are common side effects that come with going off birth control pill?

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Depends: Sometimes patients will notice that their periods seem more heavy, more painful, less regular. Some patients may notice more (or less) moodiness/pms symptoms. Changes in breast tenderness.

Answered 10/4/2016

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